Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Theoretical Knowledge Quest Walkthrough and How to Unlock

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Theoretical Knowledge is a Standard Quest in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Read on for a detailed walkthrough, all the rewards obtained, its location, as well as other guides to complete the quest!

Theoretical Knowledge Location and Rewards

Aetia Region - Colony Gamma

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How to Unlock and Recommended Level

Chapter Chapter 3
How to Unlock Discuss the topic “Request from Teach” at a rest spot after completing Teach's Hero Quest. Next, interact with the noticeboard near Gamma Canteen and choose “Theoretical Knowledge”. Finally, discuss the topic you acquired at the canteen to unlock the quest.
Recommended Level 28
Quest Giver N/A
Required Discussion Topic and Location Tutor: Taion
Colony Gamma

Rewards

Gold EXP SP
1410 G 1160 EXP 3 SP
Item Rewards
None

Theoretical Knowledge Unlock Conditions

Complete Teach's Hero Quest

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You can only unlock Theoretical Knowledge after you have finished Teach's Hero Quest - Going Beyond Power.

You can start his hero quest by returning to Alfeto Valley in the Aetia Region after Ethel leaves your party in Chapter 3.

Completing the quest rewards you with the topic 'Request from Teach'. Discuss it at a rest spot afterwards.

Teach's Hero Quest: Going Beyond Power Walkthrough

Theoretical Knowledge Walkthrough

Theoretical Knowledge Walkthrough


Acquire the Topic 'Tutor: Taion'

Noticeboard Choices
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After discussing the topic 'Request from Teach', interact with the noticeboard near Gamma Canteen and choose 'Theoretical Knowledge' from the choices to get the topic 'Tutor: Taion'.

Discuss it at a rest spot afterward to unlock the quest 'Theoretical Knowledge'.

Talk to Zakir, Mina, or Schoon

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Next, you need talk to Zakir, Mina, or Schoon. Follow the quest marker to the Colony Gamma soldiers and interact with them to proceed with the quest.

Answer Taion's Questions

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Taion will then ask Noah and the Colony Gamma soldiers about combat-related problems and questions related to situational awareness.

The cutscene near the end of the quest will be a bit different depending on your answers. However, you'll still get the rewards for this quest no matter what score you get on Taion's quiz.

If you want t get a perfect score, below are the answers to Taion's questions.

Combat-Related Questions

Questions Answers
Which of these combo routes is wrong? Break → Topple → Daze → Beguiling Charms
What happens to some enemies when they're in trouble? They get enraged.
What should an Attacker typicall do if targeted by the enemy? Pull back and wait for a Defender to assist.
Whose roles is it to attract the enemy's attention? Defenders
What name is given to class-specific techniques? Talent Arts
Which attacs weaken the enemy? Debuffs
Which one of these is not a beneift of inflicting Daze? All allies recover HP
What is the most important component of a Chain Attack? The balance of roles within the party.

Situational Awareness Questions

Questions Answers
What's the name of the desert in Fornis region? Dannagh Desert
Which statement about the Flame Clocks in the Iris is correct? In Keves it's in the right eye, Agnus, the left
Which colony rank comes after Copper? Iron
Which equipment is exclusive to Kevesi soldiers? Power frames
What's the highest rank in a colony? Consul
What does black fog cause? Annihilation event
What is the name of the jewel that can be mined in the Aetia region? Delicate Bell
Where did Colony Sigma and Colony 9 fight? Everblight Plain
Who led their colony to victory over three colonies simultaneously? Silvercoat Ethel

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Related Guides

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All Standard Quests

All Standard Quests

Chapter 1
Preparing for Battle Friendly Support
Farewell Melody Supplies in the Wind
Chapter 2
The Hillside Hulk Collapsed Traderpon
Riku and Manana Nopon Register-
Chapter 3
Helping Out Charity and Hypocrisy
Dorin and Bambam Melody of Mourning
Serene Melody The Tableland Hulk
Exhausted Supplies The Missing Squad
Wish Upon a Clover The Thrill of the Hunt!
Fear of the Unknown An Off-Seer's Anguish
Harvest Day Big Friendly Friend
Live Combat Training Lean Times in Colony 9
Forgotten Supplies Theoretical Knowledge
Tactical Eradication Fla'ran's Request
Jeremy's Request Yorde's Request
The Desert Hulk Finite Time
Teach's Teachers The Battlescar Hulk
Chapter 4
Imminent Illusion Severed Connection
Enemies and Allies The Ouroboros Experiment
Lambda's Problem The Lost Off-Seer
The Cascade Hulk A More Balanced Recipe
Chapter 5
Writer's Block Unspeakable Being
Chapter 6
The Illusion Returns
Chapter 7
Uniting the Seven Nopon
DLC
Going Full HD Challenge Battles!

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